Our elders, deacons, and trustees are prayerfully nominated from within the church and affirmed by the congregation to serve in these roles.
Elders
Highview is led by a board of elders who represent the mind of Christ and responsible for the spiritual leadership, shepherding, and overall direction of the church.
Deacons
We are served by a board of six deacons who care for practical needs and support the life of the congregation through service and compassion.
Trustees
Our six trustees oversee our buildings and grounds.
Staff
In addition, our pastoral staff and ministry leaders serve the church by overseeing day-to-day ministry, teaching, and care in partnership with the elders and deacons.
Pastor Stephen Hess
Ordained in 2010, Stephen Hess began serving as the Pastor at Highview in March of 2015. Before coming to Highview he served as the Associate Pastor to a church in Seminole, Florida. Pastor Stephen grew up in the state of Washington and graduated from Whitworth College. After graduating from college he received his seminary education at Princeton Theological Seminary, which is where he met his “better half.” He and his wife Meagan have three children.
Katie Schneider, Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries
Katie began serving as the Director of Youth Ministries at Highview in the spring of 2016. She grew up in Little Chute, Wisconsin and graduated from UW Whitewater. Before coming on staff at Highview, Katie worked as a high school math teacher at Waukesha South High School. She married her husband Cody in November of 2021 and they have one daughter. In their free time, they enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing board games, and checking out local craft breweries.
Nathan Fettig, Administrative Assistant
Nathan has served as an Administration Assistant since the beginning of 2026. He met his wife, Mallory, during high school and they were married in 2022. He graduated from Carroll University in 2024 with degrees in both Business Administration and Communication.
Donna Schlueter, Choir Director
Donna has served as both choir director and financial secretary since Highview’s inception. Her generous nature, eclectic tastes in music and ability to support others have helped build the choir to twenty-five members. She spends much of her free time enjoying her ten grandchildren or rummaging.
Christian Anderson, Music Director
Christian has served as the Director of Music since the beginning of 2026. He, his wife, and their two daughters decided to call Highview Church home and have already been blessed by the welcoming congregation. Christian has been involved in church worship ministries since middle school through singing, piano, guitar, bass, and cello.
Terese Block, Treasurer
Terese manages Highview’s finances, supports our payables, and manages monthly financial statements. She is an experienced bookkeeper and has also managed the books for other churches and the Rivers and Lakes Presbytery. In 2018, Terese was elected to serve as the Stated Clerk of the Rivers and Lakes Presbytery.
Jamie Kernen, Facilities Cleaner
Jamie has served as the Facilities Cleaner since the beginning of 2026. She is a mother to two wonderful boys and enjoys spending time outdoors, homesteading, and playing golf. She genuinely enjoys cleaning and organizing spaces, and she is grateful for the opportunity to serve the church in this role.